Carnation plant named &#39;cfpc yellow lacy&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new variety of carnation plant producing attractive yellow flowers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety ofcarnation plant which was discovered by me as a naturally occurringsport in a controlled planting of ‘CFPC LACY’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No.11,884). The varietal denomination of the new variety is ‘CFPC YELLOWLACY’.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Among the novel characteristics possessed by the new varietywhich distinguish it from other varieties of which I am aware, are itsattractive yellow flowers which retain color without fading. When grownin a greenhouse in Salinas, Calif., in 4½ inch plastic pots, pinchedplants are about 7 inches tall and about 7 inches in diameter. Flowerdiameter averages about 2 inches with a crown of about 1 inch (average). Foliage is about 3¼ inches long and about {fraction (7/16)} inch wideat its widest point.

[0003] Asexual reproduction by propagation by cuttings of the newvariety as performed in Salinas, Calif., shows that the foregoing andother distinguishing characteristics come true to form and areestablished and transmitted through succeeding propagation.

COMPARISON WITH OTHER VARIETIES

[0004] The new variety has yellow flowers whereas ‘CFPC LACY’ has yellowpicotee purple flowers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

[0005] The accompanying illustration shows a typical specimen of thevegetative growth and flowers of the new variety depicted in color asnearly true as it is reasonably possible to make the same in colorillustration of this character.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

[0006] The following is a detailed description of the new variety, withcolor terminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural SocietyColour Chart (RHSCC). The terminology used in color description hereinrefers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart. Phenotypicalexpression may vary depending upon varying environmental, seasonal andcultural conditions.

[0007] The information provided herein is based on observations ofplants grown inside commercial greenhouses at Salinas, Calif. The heightof plant and flower and foliage size are established as an average usingstandard commercial cultural practices.

[0008] Classification:

[0009]Botanical.—Dianthus caryophyllus.

[0010]Commercial.—Carnation, standard disbud, type, suitable forproduction as a pot spray.

[0011] Plant:

[0012]Height.—About 7 inches.

[0013]Form.—Herbaceous.

[0014]Growing habit.—Semi-upright.

[0015]Blooming habit.—As a spray (pot).

[0016]Blooming season.—Year round.

[0017]Rooting time/habit.—About 18 days.

[0018]Breaking action.—Averages about 15 breaks per plant.

[0019]Mutation prone.—No.

[0020]Disease resistance.—Good, resistance to soil-borne diseases suchas Fusarium oxysporum, and F. graminearum and root-rots such as dampingoff, water molds and the like as is typical of carnations.

[0021]Temperature tolerance.—Wide range.

[0022] Foliage (Base of plant):

[0023]Color.—Upper side: Near 136B. Lower side: Near 137B.

[0024]Size.—About 3¼ inches long and about {fraction (7/16)} inch wide.

[0025]Quantity.—Numerous.

[0026]Shape.—Lanceolate.

[0027]Texture.—Smooth.

[0028]Ribs.—Central keel.

[0029]Arrangement.—Bi-lateral along stem.

[0030]Stem.—Color: Near 135A at maturity.

[0031]Bud.—Shape: Ovoid. Color: Near 138C. Length: About 1 inch.Diameter: About {fraction (7/16)} inch.

[0032]Calyx.—Sepals: About 5. Length: About ¼ inch. Width: About ¼ inch.Color Outside: Near 138C. Inside: Near 147C.

[0033] Bloom:

[0034]Shape.—Rounded.

[0035]Size.—Diameter: About 2 inches. Depth: About 1 inch.

[0036]Borne.—As a spray.

[0037]Color.—General tonality: Yellow with picotee faint pink. Upperside: Near 8C. Lower side: Near 8D. Center: Near 8C. Outer petals: Near56C.

[0038]Permanence.—Dry up on receptacle.

[0039]Keeping quality.—Very good, about 3 weeks.

[0040]Fragrance.—Slight.

[0041] Petalage:

[0042]Quantity.—Average between 25 to 26.

[0043]Outer petal size.—Length: About 1{fraction (9/16)} inches. Width:About 1 inch.

[0044]Central petal size.—Length: About 1½ inches. Width: About ¾ inch.

[0045]Texture.—Smooth.

[0046]Appearance.—Shiny.

[0047]Form.—Fan shaped.

[0048] Reproductive organs:

[0049]Stamen.—None.

[0050]Anthers.—None.

[0051]Filaments.—None.

[0052]Pistil.—1. Length: About {fraction (15/16)} inch. Color: Whiterthan 155D.

[0053]Stigma.—2 (bi-lobed). Color: Whiter than 155D.

[0054]Fertility.—Male: Sterile. Female: Good.

[0055]Ovary.—Shape: Conical. Color Base: Near 155D. Body: Near 147C.Apex: Near 147C.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct carnation plant of the varietysubstantially as herein shown and described.